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S374 SWE

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 SWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 162,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf drop link worn---nsf tyre wearing low---nsr tyre outer sidewall cut---windscreen chipped---ns mirror broken

Pass 6 Jan 2009 162,170 miles

nsf drop link worn---nsf tyre wearing low---nsr tyre outer sidewall cut---windscreen chipped---ns mirror broken

Pass 20 Dec 2007 145,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 138,929 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2006 120,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f head light chipped

o/s/f inner c/v/ gaitor split

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S374 SWE is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S374 SWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S374 SWE registered?

S374 SWE is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S374 SWE safe to buy?

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